Medical Statement in Appointment portal
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crymsonwynters
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I hope we aren't leaving you high and dry... A lot of our appointment portals open up soon and we'll be able to get back to you. Hang in there!
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DD already turned hers in, so I can't see it to confirm. However, she read it as if there was any updated medical information since you passed your DODMERB exam to include it on that form. So if you had your wisdom teeth removed since you were medically qualified, I suppose you would list it there. I don't know if that helps or not, perhaps someone else that can still see the form on the portal may verify.
Yes, you should list your wisdom teeth removal (and specifically any complications you may have encountered). Most of the entries on the medical statement are of no consequence and have no impact on in-processing. However, you should leave that determination to USAFA Admissions and not "assume" anything. If you do have an issue that may impact your ability to complete BCT it is far, far better that we know now so USAFA can work a waiver plan. If you show up with unreported issues on I-day you could well be sent home and have your appointment rescinded.
HopefulDad2025
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Related question. Our son recently was recently appointed. He just went to regular dentist appointment and the dentist recommended getting wisdom teeth out "sometime soon." Is this something that can jeopardize in-processing? Or is it better to just leave them and get them done later if there is an issue?
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There are threads and threads on wisdom teeth. If the dentist says “soon,” the sooner the better, with plenty of time to heal with the comforts of home before reporting in. Then your son just has to update DODMERB with notification it’s been done, and he’s fully healed without complications, well before the reporting date.
The military will cheerfully take his wisdom teeth, but why add that into the already complicated life of a cadet? If he waits until they are a problem, Murphy’s Law will ensure that is right before a leave period or exam week or cool training period. If the military decides the same as your dentist, then he’s juggling his cadet life, with a little down time allowed, on their timetable.
Before I went off to OCS, my retired Army family dentist, the minute he heard my plans, said he would do my wisdom teeth. He said the Navy would take them more likely than not, and I’d be a lot more comfortable getting them done at home.
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Great advice, thanks. Just thinking about this gives me horrible memories of having my own out.
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My kindly dentist did two on one side so I could eat soft food on the other, then did the other side. Military way is usually all four, I think. Mom’s milkshakes were the best.
It's unlikely to cause an issue with in-processing unless unexpected complications develop (such as a serious infection). I am not a doctor, however, and do not pretend to give medical advice -- just relaying experience to date. If you do decide to have them removed I would suggest as early as possible so any issues can be resolved.
Personally I still have my wisdom teeth and I am in my 60s.
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I had mine chopped out, after 17 years of AD service.
All I remember about the procedure was waking up, halfway through. I started laughing like an idiot...and heard the doc say "juice him again." Then the world went dark.
My recovery, from what I was told, was 2x the time frame it takes a young one to bounce back. From an extraction standpoint, the earlier, the better...from what I understand.
All I remember about the procedure was waking up, halfway through. I started laughing like an idiot...and heard the doc say "juice him again." Then the world went dark.
My recovery, from what I was told, was 2x the time frame it takes a young one to bounce back. From an extraction standpoint, the earlier, the better...from what I understand.